Government can’t afford delays with Zero Trust strategy Communications & Technology The federal government’s Cyber Security Strategy targets a “Zero Trust culture” embedded across the APS by 2030. It needs to happen ASAP.
Army intelligence leader to become new National Cyber Security Coordinator February 27, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Michelle McGuinness, one of the army’s most respected intelligence diplomats, has returned from Washington to take on the high-profile role.
Criminals target government with record cyber attacks November 29, 2023 By Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson Communications & Technology APS attacks rose from 30,000 between March and May to 48,000 between June and August, says BlackBerry’s Global Threat Intelligence Report.
Cyber security strategy stalls ransomware-payments ban November 23, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology O’Neil moves to build cyber support base before tougher reforms but bolsters government takeover powers for businesses under cyber attack.
‘Systems of National Significance’ numbers double under critical infrastructure cyber crackdown September 10, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology The grace period to comply with strict new cyber-protection measures has ended. Designated businesses are subject to take-over powers.
Half of all Australians hit by data breach spills, Privacy Commission research reckons August 9, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology New data from the regulator shows a high rate of harm experienced by data breach victims, with ransomware behind identity theft and fraud.
Customer data primed to be classified as critical infrastructure June 28, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology The competing aims of open data vs fortified networks just got reality checked, and the implications are huge for government and corporates.
Air Force’s readiness chief sent into Home Affairs to fortify response to ‘cyber scumbags’ June 23, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Two-star Hercules pilot Darren Goldie is at the ready as the national agency and critical industry cat-herder in chief.
Ransomware thugs paying influencers to flaunt their brand tattoos: ACSC June 18, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Russian-speaking ransomware mobsters LockBit is paying people to get their brand tattooed on them and offering million-dollar bounties.
Promoted Whitepaper: Addressing zero trust for government — The role of identity security May 15, 2023 By CyberArk Governments around the world are enacting stronger cybersecurity mandates in which Zero Trust features as a central theme. Eighty-eight percent of security leaders agree that adopting a Zero Trust approach is very important. But while desire and regulatory momentum is there, overall implementation is lagging. Download this eBook to learn more about: The barriers to […]
RAAF Poseidon adventure hunts for North Korean sanction busters February 20, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence There are refreshed eyes in the sky looking for DPRK sanction busters as the rogue state turns to ransomware and crypto to turn a shady buck.
Medibank to defend class action over massive hack February 8, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Victims of the Medibank hack are not backing off legal demands for compensation, in what could set a precedent for cyber security.
Data breach crackdown amendments pass parliament November 29, 2022 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology The Albanese government’s crackdown on corporates that “fail to take adequate care of customer data” has intensified.
Premium Insights and analysis Former Israeli cyber ops chief says Google and Microsoft roles in Ukraine add complexity to conflict November 15, 2022 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology A former Israeli cyber operations chief says the role of Google and Microsoft opposing the Russian invasion of Ukraine could get complicated.
Australia is considering a ban on cyber ransom payments, but it could backfire. Here’s another idea November 15, 2022 By Jeffrey Foster and Jennifer J. Williams Communications & Technology The idea of banning ransom payments isn’t new, but there are multiple ways to decrease the profitability of criminal data breaches.